gladden
/ˈɡlædən/ · gla·den
verb
- to make someone or something happy or more cheerful The news of her promotion gladdened her entire family.
- to give someone a sense of joy or pleasure The beautiful sunset gladdened the spirits of the hikers.
noun
- a feeling of happiness or joy The gladden in her eyes was contagious and spread to everyone around her.
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Did you know? The word 'gladden' has been used in literature to describe the joy and happiness of characters in various situations, such as in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.